INDIA @ 60: BUILDING A STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WITH CHINA
Breakfast talk by

Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman

Planning Commission, Government of India
Date: 8:00 am-10:00am, November 15, 2007 Venue: Renaissance Yangtze Hotel, Shanghai

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The background of Dr.Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwali is the Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission Government of India. The planning commission was established in 1950 with the aim of improving the standard of living, increasing production, and expanding economic opportunities. Since its inception, the planning commission has played an integral role in the Indian Government's economic policy decision-making.
Previously, Mr. Ahluwalia served as director of the International Monetary Fund Independent Evaluation Office in Washington, D.C. Prior positions he has held within the Indian government include finance secretary, commerce secretary, and special secretary to the prime minister of India. Mr. Ahluwalia also served as chief of the income distribution division within the International Development Research Centre of the World Bank.

Event overview
INDIA @ 60: DEVELOPING A CLOSER STRATEGIC BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP
India is a trillion dollar economy with an attractive investment profile, India's economy is growing at the annual rate of 8-9 per cent, with strong growth and a buoyant business climate, business interest in India has moved beyond IT and outsourcing services. New sectors are emerging. The Philosophy of India with China has led to a closer strategic cooperative partnership between the two fastest growing economies, the event will address: Which key industry sectors those are likely to emerge as the new growth hotspots? What are the new areas that India and China need to work together? How can India and China play an important role in the global economy? How can India and China develop a closer strategic business partnership? How do we collaborate and cooperate?